1996 CHEVROLET Suburban Problems

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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

119 complaints

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH THE NEIGHBORHOOD AT 35 MPH, THE POSTED SPEED, WE LOST BRAKE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE SERVICE BRAKE WAS APPLIED APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION WITH A STOP SIGN. WE WERE UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHICH ENTERED THE INTERSECTION AND PASSED ALL OF THE WAY THROUGH IT. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS TO THE FLOOR AND NOT WORKING PROPERLY. FORTUNATELY FOR ALL THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES ( OR PEDESTRIANS) IN THIS INTERSECTION AS WE WOULD HAVE CERTAINLY HIT THEM. IT APPEARS THE BRAKE LINE(S) ON THE K2500 SUBURBAN HAVE RUSTED THROUGH IN AN AREA THAT IS DIFFICULT TO SEE WHERE THEY GO THROUGH THE FRAME AND BLEW OUT AT THIS CRITICAL MOMENT. THE DEALER IS UNWILLING TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIR AS THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF FACTORY WARRANTY. WHEN WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE THEY DID NOT TELL US THE BRAKES COULD ONLY BE RELIED UPON FOR THE TIME THE TRUCK IS UNDER WARRANTY. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS, POSSIBLY DEADLY OUTCOME SINCE WE TOW A TRAILER WITH THE TRUCK ON THE HIGHWAY. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS ACTUALLY A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH THESE CHEVROLET AND GMC TRUCKS. WHY IS THERE NO RECALL GIVEN THE POTENTIAL DEADLY POSSIBILITIES? TOYOTA WAS IN THE NEWS ABOUT THEIR UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION ISSUE BUT WE HAVE HEARD NOTHING ABOUT THIS UNEXPECTED LOSS OF BRAKING ISSUE? WHY IS THAT? IS NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP NOT A PROBLEM FOR THE NHTSA? *TR

Sep 11, 2011

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. BOTH VEHICLES WERE DAMAGED, BUT THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ABS SENSORS WERE CORRODED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO DISABLE THE ABS. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS PRESENT. THE CONTACT DOES NOT PLAN TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 191,700. UPDATED 4/2/08 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED CAN PROVIDE A LIST OF WITH OTHER CONSUMERS WITH SIMILAR DEFECTS. UPDATED 04/02/08 *TR

Feb 12, 2008

Crash: 1

DT: 1996 GMC SUBURBAN , WHILE PULLING OUT FROM THE POST OFFICE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT GO DOWN. CONSUMER PUSHED DOWN VERY HARD, DID NOT PUMP THE BRAKES. FINALLY, THE BRAKES STARTED WORKING, THE BRAKE PEDAL JERKED/ WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR, AND VEHICLE STOPPED. THE BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON . HEARD A REAL STRANGE NOISE, AND BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED AGAIN. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE DEALER HAD NEVER HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING. THIS ONLY HAPPENED THIS TIME AND HAS NOT HAPPENED AGAIN. THERE WERE NO ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES.

Jul 27, 2005

ABS FAILURE. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES COMING TO A STOP, THE ABS STARTS ENGAGING MAKING THE VEHICLE PULL TO ONE SIDE AND MAKING IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO GET VEHICLE STOPPED IN TIME BECAUSE OF THE ABS ENGAGING. THIS IS HAPPENING SPORADICALLY. AND HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES WITH MY WIFE DRIVING. VERY UNSAFE. I HAVE HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING TO A LOT OF OTHER SUBURBANS. *JB

Feb 11, 2005

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 18, 2002

+ 114 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

36 complaints

THE BATTERY CABLES LEAK ACID, . WHEN THE BATTERY BECOMES CORRODED, THERE IS NO POWER TO THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS TOLD ME THAT THE BATTERY CABLES ARE BAD, WHICH WE HAVE REPLACED, AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUES. WE HAVE HAD THE BATTERIES (REPLACED MORE THAN ONE) CHECKED, AND THEY ARE FINE. WE HAVE HAD THE POSTS REPLACED, AND THE PROBLEM GETS WORSE. THE LATEST, (IM STRANDED RIGHT NOW) SEEMS TO BE THE WORST YET. AT FIRST WHEN THIS STARTED HAPPENING, IT WAS A COUPLE OF MONTHS APART, NOW ITS EVERY WEEK. ALSO WHEN IT STARTED THE CABLES WHERE REALLY CORRODED BEFORE THE ENGINE QUIT. NOW THEY CAN BE WIPED OFF WITH A DRY TOWEL. ALSO, THE A/C HAS STOPPED WORKING DUE TO CRACKS IN HOSES. (FROM THE ACID) BEING AS I LIVE IN TEXAS, EVEN IF THE TRUCK IS RUNNING I CANT DRIVE IT IN THE SUMMER, EVEN IF WE FIX THE HOSES IT HAPPENS AGAIN. WHEN I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER THE LAST TIME, THEY TOLD ME THE BATTERY WAS FINE, BUT I NEEDED TO SPEND 400.00 TO HAVE THE CABLES REPLACED AGAIN. HOW IS THIS PROBLEM REALLY CORRECTED. TALKING TO OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAD SUBURBANS I HAVE FOUND THAT A NUMBER OF THEM HAVE HAD VEHICLE FIRES DUE TO THE ACID PROBLEM!!! HAVING CHILDREN IN THE CAR, IM TERRIFIED TO DRIVE MY TRUCK. (WHEN IT EVEN STARTS) I CANNOT SELL IT TO SOMEONE ELSE AND PUT THEM IN DANGER. THE FUEL PUMP HAS FAILED. WE WERE TOLD THAT WE HAVE TO KEEP A 1/4 TANK OF GAS IN THE TRUCK. WELL IT IS GOING OUT AGAIN AND I KEEP IT FULL! ALSO, SOMETHING TO DO W/ THE ABS BOOSTER BEING BAD. WELL MY BRAKES ARE FAILING AGAIN. (LESS THAN A YEAR LATER) THE PADS ARE FINE. THE ACID LEAKING HAS CAUSED DAMAGE TO OUR DRIVEWAYS, NOT TO MENTION THE KIDS AND ANIMALS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD GETTING INTO THE ACID ON THE GROUND. PLEASE SEND ME ANY INFO THAT MIGHT HELP ME. IM AM GOING TO CONTACT THE DEALER AND TALK TO THEM AGAIN ABOUT THE INFORMATION THE I HAVE FOUND, RE: IM NOT THE ONLY ONE THIS IS HAPPENING TO. *NM

Jan 19, 2006

1996 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN, SIDE MIRROR REMOTE CONTROL IN DRIVERS DOOR PANEL CAUGHT ON FIRE. I TORE OUT THE PANEL AND CUT THE WIRES TO REMOVE IT BEFORE THE TRUCK CAUGHT COMPLETELY ON FIRE. *JB

Mar 20, 2004

Fire: 1

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CUT OFF. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A CHEVROLET DEALER/MECHANIC, AND EACH TIME WAS TOLD THAT VEHICLE NEEDED NEW BATTERY CABLES. THE BATTERY CABLES WERE REPLACED TWICE, BUT VEHICLE KEPT DOING THE SAME THING. *AK

Nov 13, 2003

PROBLEM: ENGINE SHUTS OFF AT ANY SPEED. WILL RESTART. AFTER NUMEROUS VISITS TO DEALER BETWEEN APRIL 99 AND JAN 2000 AND FUEL PUMP REPLACED 3 TIMES AND PROBLEM CONTINUED. PROBLEM WOULD OCCUR ON INTERSTATE AT HIGH SPEED, OR IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION DURING ACCELERATION, OR WHILE IDLING. LOSS OF CONTROL A PROBLEM ON WINDING ROADS OR WHILE ENGAGING AN INTERSECTION. DEALER FINALLY REPLACED ECM (COMPUTER) IN JAN/FEB 2000 AFTER A LETTER TO DEALERSHIP PROBLEM CORRECTED. MFG. EXTENDED WARRANTY TO 120,000 MI. ENGINE SHUT OFF AND WOULD NOT RESTART IN MARCH 2002 REAR TRANSFER PUMP REPLACED. IN NOV. 2002, ENGINE HAS BEGUN TO SHUT OFF AGAIN (AT LEAST 5 TIMES) SINCE 11/20. I ANTICIPATE A LARGE BILL FROM DEALER TO CORRECT A RECURRING PROBLEM. WILL TAKE TO DEALER THIS WEEK (12/2/2002). DT

Dec 01, 2002

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE ON DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN WIRING. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 06, 2001

Fire: 1

+ 31 more complaints for this component

VISIBILITY

35 complaints

RECALL 03V159 000 CONCERNING WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR: WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE RECALL BACK IN 1999. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS AND THE WIPERS ONLY WORK SOMETIMES. *TC *JB

Sep 21, 2004

1996 CHEVY SUBURBAN WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILURE. OCCURED SUDDENLY IN A DOWNPOUR ON A MOUTAIN HIGHWAY, NEAR COLLISIONS TRYING TO NEGOTIATE TRAFFIC AND FIND A SAFE PLACE TO PULL OVER. UPON HAVING THE MOTOR REPLACED, I FOUND THAT A RECALL WAS EFFECTED FOR THIS ISSUE THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN. I WISH I HAD KNOW, I WOULD HAVE FIXED THE ISSUE ANYWAY. CONCERENED ABOUT THE OTHER VEHICLES OUT THERE THAT HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED.

Jan 08, 2003

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER INADVERTENTLY CUTS OFF, CAUSING LOW VISIBILITY. TS

Jan 07, 2003

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL 98 V 151 001, WIPER WORK INTERMITTED, NOW REALLY STOPPING A LOT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 15, 2002

NHTSA RECALL 98V150001 VISUAL SYSTEMS WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER; WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE INTERMITTENT. THIS TRUCK IS NOT WITHIN THE RECALL SCOPE. *MR OCCASSIONALLY THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME JERKY AND MOVE SLOW. CONSUMER HAS FOUND THAT TAPPING THE WIPER MOTOR CAUSES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK. *JG

Sep 25, 2002

+ 30 more complaints for this component

TIRES

34 complaints

DOT CCFJ VMP 2801 DELTA TIRE SIDEWALL SEPARATING. RETAIL WILL NOT PRO-RATE P265 75R15. *AK

Apr 26, 2004

MY COMPLAINT STEMS FROM AN INCIDENT WITH THE FIRESTONE STEELTEX AT TIRE WHICH LOST IT'S TREAD AND NEARLY KILLED MY FAMILY. REFER TO MY COMPLAINT WHICH I CLASSIFIED UNDER FIRESTONE, LT245/75R16 (JUNE 28TH, 2003). FROM WHAT I HAVE LEARNED SO FAR...FIRESTONE IS BEING TOTALY UNETHICAL REGARDING THEIR RESPONSE TO ALL THESE FAILURES. I ALSO FEEL THAT THIS ORGANIZATION, NHTSA IS NOT REPRESENTING THE TAX PAYERS IN THAT IT IS OBVIOUS FROM ALL THESE REPORTS FILED THAT SOMETHING IS SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH THESE TIRES. WHY DON'T YOU PUT ALL FIRESTONE, STEELTEX, TIRE COMPLAINTS UNDER ONE CATAGORY? YOU ARE WATERING DOWN THE SEVERITY OF THIS BY HAVING 10-15-20 OR MORE DIFFERENT CLASSIFICATIONS WHERE PEOPLE SUCH AS MYSELF LODGE COMPLAINTS. PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THESE TIRES....MORE PEOPLE WILL LOSE THEIR LIVES UNLESS SOMETHING IS DONE. AK

Aug 19, 2003

Crash: 1

MY FAMILY AND I WERE NEARLY KILLED WHEN OUR RIGHT REAR TIRE ON OUR 1996 SUBURBAN LOST IT'S TREAD. THE TIRE WAS A FIRESTONE, AT, STEELTEX, 245/75R16. THE TIRE NEVER LOST PRESSURE THE TREAD CAME OFF AND CAUSE US TO GO OUT OF CONTROL INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHERE WE NEARLY HIT A PICKUP TRUCK HEAD ON. FROM THE POINT WHERE THE TIRE LOST THE TREAD TO THE TIME THAT I AVOIDED HITTING THE ONCOMING TRUCK WE WERE IN A SKID WHICH WAS ABOUT 100 TO 150 FEET WITH A CHORD LENGHT OF ABOUT 8'. SINCE I HAD OVERCOMPENSATED TO MISS THE ONCOMING TRUCK WE STARTED TO SKID SIDEWAYS WITH THE FRONT TIRES POINTED TOWARDS THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. AT THE TIME THAT THE VEHICLE LEFT THE ROAD WE WERE JUST PAST PERPENDICULAR TO THE HIGHWAY. I DON'T THINK THAT I HAD APPLIED ANY BRAKES BECAUSE I WAS AFRAID THAT IT WOULD MAKE MATTERS WORSE PERHAPS IT WOULD ROLL. AT THAT TIME WE LEFT THE ROAD...I CRANKED THE WHEEL THE OPPOSITE WAY TO AVOID ROLLING THE VEHICLE. IT STARTED TO GO STRAIGHT FOR A TIME THEN IT SPUN AROUND THE OTHER DIRECTION...WE WERE SKIDDING WITH THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE POINTED TOWARDS THE HIGHWAY. WE SKIDDED SIDEWAYS FOR SEVERAL FEET WHERE WE CAME TO REST NEXT TO A TELEPHONE POLE. MY WIFE, MY 7 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER, AND MY TWIN BABIES LUKE AND MARIN, 2 YEARS OLD WERE IN THE BACK SEAT. EVERYONE WAS SHAKEN UP. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED. THERE IS APPROXIMATLY $2,500 DAMAGE TO OUR VEHICLE. $1,000 TO THE YARD THAT WE DAMAGED. THE DAY BEFORE OUR TRIP I TOOK THE SUBURBAN TO GET THE TIRES CHECKED AT A FIRESTONE DEALERSHIP. THERE WAS 8/32NDS OF TREAD ON THE TIRES.*AK

Jul 27, 2003

THE RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH. *JB THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WENT AIRBORNE AND VIBRATED BADLY. THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STOPPED AND NOTHING APPEARED OUT OF ORDER AND AT THE SPEED OF 40 MPH THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF VIBRATING OR BOUNCING. THE DEALER FOUND THE TIRE TREAD PARTIALLY SEPARATED FROM THE CARCASS, THERE WAS NO LEAKAGE OF AIR, AND NO SPLITTING OF TREAD OR SIDEWALL. THE FIRESTONE DEALER SAID THERE WERE NO RECALLS. (MODEL TIRE/R4S II) *SCC *JB

Jun 26, 2003

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH FRONT PASSENGER'S TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. ENTIRE TREAD PEELED OFF TIRE, BUT DID NOT BLOWOUT. DAMAGE WAS DONE TO WHEEL WELD, AND PASSENGER MIRROR. GOODYEAR, WRANGLER, GS-A LT265/75R-16C, DOT# MDW8WK0V179, AND TIRE HAD APPROXIMATELY 30K MILEAGAE.*AK *SLC

Jul 09, 2001

+ 29 more complaints for this component

POWER TRAIN

28 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SLIP INTERMITTENTLY PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED AND WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 179,000.

Aug 25, 2010

1996 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN TRANSMISSION FAILED NUMEROUS TIMES. *MR THERE WAS NO THIRD GEAR AND TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED. THE DRIVESHAFT WAS REPAIRED AND 2 JOINTS WERE REPLACED IN THE FRONT SHAFT. *SC

Jun 29, 2005

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY WITHOUT ANY WARNING. NABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE, HAD TO COAST TO OFF-RAMP. TRANSMISSION HAD TO TOTALLY REPLACE. PRE-ATURE WEAR, METAL FILLING WERE FOUND AND MISSING PART IN TRANSMISSION ACCORDING TO TECHNICIAN.*AK

Mar 22, 2005

THE VEHICLES TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK *NLM

Mar 04, 2003

Fire: 1

CONSUMER CLAIMS THAT VEHICLE CANNOT BE REPAIRED BECAUSE EVERY TIME SHE PUTS IT IN REPAIR SHOP FOR TRANSMISSSION PROBLEM, AND WHEN SHE PICKS IT UP AND DRIVES VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 1-2 DAYS, IT DOES THE SAME THING. VEHICLE NOT HAVE ANY POWER. *AK

May 17, 2001

+ 23 more complaints for this component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

21 complaints

1996 SUBURBAN CAUGHT ON FIRE DURING TRANSPORT DUE TO A MECHANICAL FAILURE. *TS *NM

Dec 01, 2006

Fire: 1

I HAVE REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET TWICE NOW FOR MY 1996 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. BOTH TIMES IT HAS COST ME OVER $650.00. BOTH MECHANICS TOLD ME THAT THEY SEE THESE AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK ON THE 5.7 ENGINES. THEY KNEW EXACTLY WHAT WAS WRONG. THEY ACTUALLY LAUGHED WHEN I ASKED THEM IF IT WAS SET UP AS A RECALL ITEM FOR THIS ENGINE. *JB

Jun 03, 2004

I HAVE OWNED 2 1996-1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN AND HAVE HAD THE INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAK ON BOTH AT ABOUT 85000 MILES. I DID A LITTLE LOCAL RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM FOR THE VORTEC 5.7 ENGINE. WHEN I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT A COOLANT LEAK FROM THE ENGINE AREA, THE SERVICE WRITER SAID THIS WAS MOST LIKELY THE INTAKE MANIFOLD BECAUSE THEY GET THAT ALL THE TIME. TOAY, I NOTICED A COOLANT PUDDLE IN MY DRIVE WAY AND UPON LOOKING INTO IT, MY LATEST 1996 SUBURBAN WITH A VORTEC 5.7 IS LEAKING AT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS IS A COSTLY PROBLEM TO THE CONSUMER. IT COSTS APPROXIMATELY $500.00 TO HAVE THIS DONE. I NOW MUST MAKE THE DECISSION TO HAVE IT FIXED AT THE DEALER FOR $500 OR TO DO IT MYSELF FOR ABOUT $150.00 AND A DAY OF HEADACHES. *AK

May 17, 2004

CONSUMER NOTICED A LARGE PUDDLE OF ANTI-FREEZE UNDER VEHICLE, LEAKING BETWEEN INTAKE MANIFOLD AND EXHULST. *AK

Aug 05, 2003

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR

Dec 11, 2002

+ 16 more complaints for this component

STEERING

12 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH WHILE TOWING A TRAILER, THE TRAILER BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE WHEELS TO LOCK AND BLOWING THE TRAILER FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN HARNESS WAS UNDERSIDE CAUSING ONE OF THE WIRES TO BURN OUT. AS A RESULT, THE WIRING HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 250,000. UPDATED 08/11/2014*LJ

Jun 27, 2014

WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING FAILED. THIS CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, BUT THE STEERING WOULD NOT TURN. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE STEERING WAS EXTREMELY STIFF. THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS FOUND INOPERATIVE. *SC *JB

Aug 31, 2004

WHILE BRAKING VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 14, 2004

WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURNS IT WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING PUMP, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. *AK

Jan 14, 2004

THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED, WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A TURN. *JB

May 22, 2003

+ 7 more complaints for this component

AIR BAGS

11 complaints

FROM: DAVID B PARKER COMMENTS: IN A CRASH ON 5/27/06 WHERE ANOTHER DRIVER PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME AND I HIT HIM AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH OR SLIGHTLY BELOW THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG IN MY 1996 CHEVY. SUBURBAN 1500 LT. IF THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM, PLEASE ADD THIS TO YOUR DATABASE; IF NOT YOU MAY WANT TO INVESTIGATE OTHER SUCH MODELS. I DO HAVE PHOTOS OF THE AFTERMATH OF THE CRASH BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO ATTACH THEM HERE. *JB

Jun 20, 2006

Crash: 1

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, HAD A FRONTAL IMPACT WITH A SMALLER VEHICLE ON WHICH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND DID NOT PROTECT OCCUPANTS IN THIS CRASH. NO PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH AIRBAG SYSTEM. DEALER CLAIMED THAT BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS LARGE IMPACT DID NOT TRIGGER AIRBAG SENSOR, AND DID NOT DEPLOY AIRBAGS UNPON IMPACT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 28, 2000

Crash: 1

AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON, INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH DRIVER'S AIRBAG SYSTEM. DEALER SAYS IT'S DUE TO FAULTY WIRING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 02, 1999

WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH DRIVER HIT A DEER, AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG. VEHICLE IS BEING HELD AT THE BODY SHOP. OWNER NOT SURE IF THE TRUCK WOULD BE TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 14, 1999

Crash: 1

AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING IMPACT.

Jun 24, 1998

Crash: 1

+ 6 more complaints for this component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

11 complaints

FUEL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. FUEL PUMP FUSE BLOWN. REMOVED FUEL PUMP/SENDING UNIT ASSEMBLY, FOUND WIRING BURNT/CHARRED INSIDE FUEL TANK. REPLACED ENTIRE SENDING UNIT. 30K MILES LATER, SAME MALFUNCTION. WIRING BURNT AT THE FUEL PUMP CONNECTOR. *NM

Nov 29, 2005

CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE WOULD CRANK BUT NOT START DUE TO FUEL PUMP FAILURE. THE FUEL PUMP FAILURE CAUSED THE WIRE FROM THE FUEL PUMP TO GET EXTREMELY HOT AND BURNED THE PLASTIC CONNECTION. *YH

Oct 23, 2002

FUEL PUMP WENT OUT. *SLC

Oct 16, 2000

THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY FAILED. YH

May 15, 2000

FUEL INJECTOR FAILED. QCAW

Jul 01, 1998

+ 6 more complaints for this component

SEATS

7 complaints

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BACK DECLINED BACKWARDS. WHEN THIS OCCURRED CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SEE, AND VEHICLE SERVED OFF THE ROAD INTO A DITCH. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE OUT OF THE DITCH, AND DRIVE THE HOME. CONSUMER BACK, LOWER NECK AREA, AND CHEST WERE SORE. CURRENTLY VEHICLE PARKED IN CONSUMER'S DRIVEWAY. *AK

Aug 04, 2004

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

A BROKEN BOLT ON DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT TRACK ANCHOR CAUSED SEAT TO MOVE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER / MANFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 08, 2002

THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT STAYS ENGAGED CONSTANTLY DUE TO POWER SEAT SWITCH FAILURE. YH

Jul 03, 2000

THE BRACKET SECURING THE DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE. I KNOW OF AT LEAST 3 OTHER PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. EACH HAS HAD TO HAVE THE BRACKET REINFORCED AND RE-WELDED. I DO NOT THINK THAT THIS SHOULD BE HAPPENING TO VEHICLES THIS NEW. ALSO, NONE OF THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM ARE OVER WEIGHT. THESE SEATS SHOULD NOT BE BREAKING. *AK

Jun 22, 2000

DRIVER'S SEAT BRACKETS WERE LOOSENING FROM THE ANCHOR FRAME. THIS CAUSED THE SEAT TO BE LOOSE/WOBBLY WHENEVER MAKING TURNS. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED NOT A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. THE PROBLEM OF THE SEAT IS STEADILY GETTING WORSE. *AK

Jul 28, 1999

+ 2 more complaints for this component

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

7 complaints

DON'T BELIEVE THE ABS SYSTEM WORKS AND THE FRONT DISC PADS NEED REPLACEMENT EVERY 3K MILES. CHEVY DIDN'T WANT TO ADDRESS PROBLEM. DT

Oct 29, 2002

NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: )

Sep 18, 2000

I HAD TO STOP TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT AND THE BRAKES LOCKED WITHOUT THE ANTILOCK SYSTEM ENGAUGING. THERE MUST BE SOME KIND OF PROBLEM WITH THE ANTILOCK SYSTEM. THIS WAS MY THIRD SUBURBAN. I SOLD THE VEHICLE ONE MONTH AGO.

Sep 08, 2000

ABS LIGHT IS NOW ON ALL THE TIME SYSTEM NEVER SEEMED TO WORK RIGHT

Nov 24, 1999

+ 2 more complaints for this component

SUSPENSION

7 complaints

WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE MAKE A LOUD NOISE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK

Nov 28, 2000

REAR END NEEDED NEW BEARINGS. *SLC

Oct 16, 2000

THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. YH

Jul 03, 2000

WHEN APPLING BRAKES, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT. POSSIBLE SUSPENSION FAILURE. *YC

Sep 20, 1999

SHOCK ABSORBER ATTACHED TO A-FRAME BROKE. NOT ABLE TO HOLD SHOCK ABSORBER. HAPPENED ON DRIVER'S SIDE FIRST & NOW ON PASSENGER'S SHOCK ABSORBER IS GONE & LOOSE. MECHANIC SAID IT STARTED TO CHIP AWAY. *AK

Jun 11, 1998

+ 2 more complaints for this component

STRUCTURE

7 complaints

FRAME HAS BROKEN ON THE FRONT OF TRUCK. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAIL.*AK

Sep 20, 2000

METAL RIGHT FRONT INNER FENDER SHIELD HAS BEEN RUBBING AGAINST HIGH PRESSURE REFRIGERANT LINE CAUSING THE LINE TO FAIL, RELEASING ALL A/C REFRIGERANT TO THE ATMOSPHERE. AIR CONDITIONER IS NOW INOP PREVENTING PROPER OPERATION OF WINDSHIELD DEFOG.

Apr 10, 2000

OWNER CLAIMS THAT SHE WENT TO OPEN THE DOOR AND IT FELL OFF COMPLETELY. *AK

Dec 08, 1997

RIGHT REAR PANEL WELD FAILED, CAUSING WATER TO LEAK.

Oct 14, 1997

REAR PASSENGER DOOR STICKING WHEN OPENED FROM INSIDE, LUBRICATED THE FOUR DOORS, THEN DOOR BADLY SQUEAKING, REPLACE R/I PIN AND BUSHINGS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.

Sep 23, 1997

+ 2 more complaints for this component

SEAT BELTS

7 complaints

PASSENGER SHOULDER BELT WILL NOT RETRACT, LEAVING PASSENGER WITHOUT ANY RETRAINT IF NEEDED. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THAT IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jul 05, 2000

DRIVERS / PASSENGERS SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAILED TO OPERATE. WILL NOT PULL OUT OF RETRACTORS, LEAVING FRONT OCCUPANTS WITHOUT ANY RETRAINT IN CASE OF VEHICLE COLLISION. *AK

May 02, 2000

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. CONSUMER'S SON WENT TO SIT IN THE PASSENGER'S FRONT SEAT WHEN HE PULLED THE SEAT BELT FROM THE FLOOR, THE INERTIA REALED IT, AND LOCKED IT 6 INCHES WITHIN THE SEAT BELT. PASSENGER WAS NOT ABLE TO UNLOCK SEAT BELT. CONTACTED THE DEALER. NOT UNDER WARRANTY, CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE IT. IT IS A SEALED UNIT AND HAS TO BE REPLACED. *AK *ML

Jan 13, 2000

PASSENGER'S FRONT/MIDDLE SEATS BELTS FAILED.

Oct 14, 1997

SEAT BELT ON PASSENGER SIDE FAILED.

Sep 19, 1997

+ 2 more complaints for this component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

6 complaints

THE TURN SIGNAL DIDN'T SHUT OFF, IT MADE A CLICKING NOISE. *JB. THE SWITCH OPERATED, HOWEVER BLINKER INDICATOR DID NOT ALWAYS SHUT OFF. PH *JB

Jun 26, 2003

HEADLIGHTS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS AND REGULAR HEADLIGHTS DO NOT TURN ON, ONLY THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS WILL TURN ON. *AK *JB

Dec 04, 2001

DAYTIME RUNNING HEADLIGHTS HAVE STOPPED WORKING, BUT ON DASHBOARD IT IS INDICATED THAT THEY ARE WORKING WHEN THEY ARE NOT. *AK

Oct 23, 2000

DOME LIGHT RIGHT BUTTON WAS INOPERATIVE, NEED REPLACING.

Sep 23, 1997

HI BEAM DEFECTIVE.

Apr 10, 1997

+ 1 more complaint for this component

TRAILER HITCHES

5 complaints

CONSUMER STATES PLATFORM HITCH WAS INSPECTED BY DOT PERSONNEL AND FOUND CRACKS, CONSUMER USES VEHICLE TO PULL A 2OOO 34 FOOT AIRSTREAM. *JB

Jul 09, 2001

TRAILER HITCH PLATFORM WELD JOINT FAILURE DUE TO STRESS ON THE HITCH, CAUSING CRACKING HITCH FLANGES, AT STRESS POINTS. THE METAL FATIGUE (CRACKS) HAVE REDUCED THE HITCH TOWING CAPACITY BY 50 PERCENT. WHERE IN CONTINOUS USE OF THE HITCH CAN CAUSE COMPLETE FAILURE, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY TO PASSENGERS.

Jun 21, 2001

WHILE PULLING TRAILER AT LOW SPEED AND TURNING RIGHT THE METAL ON THE HITCH TORE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE CAUSING THE TRAILER HITCH TO GO UNDER THE CAR AND NEARLY PUNCTURE THE FUEL TANK, THE HITCH WAS INSTALL BY THE MANUFACTURER AND DID NOT BREAK AT BOLT ATTACHMENT OR WELD. NLM

Jun 05, 2001

THE HITCH RECEIVER EXPERIENCED WELD PROBLEMS WHICH CAUSED CRACKS IN THE METAL ATTACHMENT PLATE. *MJS

Aug 02, 2000

WHILE DRIVING, THE TRAILER HITCH BOLTS CAME LOOSE, CAUSING THE TRAILER TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 08, 1997

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 complaints

FAN SWITCH LOCATED ON THE DASHBOARD THAT CONTROLLED THE AIR VENTILATION MELTED THE WIRING HARNESS. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE SWITCH AND THE WIRING HARNESS TWICE. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS WAS A HIGH DEMAND PART. *AK

May 24, 2004

THE INITIAL SYMPTOM HAS BEEN UPON STARTING THE ENGINE THE CLOCK RESETS TO 1:00 AND THE AIR CONDITIONER LIGHTS GLOW ON AND OFF(BUT THE A/C SWITCH IS OFF). THE NEXT SYMTOM IS WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE WILL JUST DIE UNEXPECTEDLY. THE SUBURBAN HAS BEEN TAKEN TO SEVERAL DEALERS. THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN MID-1996. THE BATTERY HAS LEAKED SO BADLY THAT PARTS UNDER THE AREA WHERE THE BATTERY SITS HAD TO BE REPLACED. BESIDES WHAT SEEMS TO BE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, THE BRAKES IN THE FRONT HAVE ALREADY BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES. THIS LAST TIME THE ROTERS WERE REPLACED BECAUSE THE DEALER SAID THEY WERE OUT OF MFG. SPECIFICATIONS. BRAKES AND BATTERY REPAIR ARE NOT UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. EACH TRIP TO THE DEALER IS MORE $500.00. THE POTENTIAL FOR A LIFE ENDING ACCIDENT IS SO GREAT WHEN THESE SYSTEMS FAIL ON A VEHICLE. WHY AREN'T THESE VEHICLES BUILT WITH BETTER RELIABILITY? THE TRUCK WAS PICKED UP FROM THE DEALER ON 9/11/2000. THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ARE STILL NOT FIXED! (DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: CHEVROLET SUBURBAN, V8 VORTEC 454, 4X4, 3/4 TON). *AK

Sep 11, 2000

IN FEBRUARY MY CAR DIED WHILE LEAVING A PARKING LOT. I TURNED OUT TO BE ACID CORROSION ON THE BATTERY. I HAVE ALREADY HAD TO HAVE MY POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE REPLACED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY DUE TO ACID CORROSION. EVEN AFTER CLEANING THE ACID OFF I AM STILL HAVING PROBLEMS AND WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE BATTERY EVEN THOUGH IT SAYS IT IS STILL GOOD. I KNOW OF ANOTHER SUBURBAN (95) ALSO HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM.

Jun 22, 2000

WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY, VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF OR STALL OUT WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN TRYING TO PASS TRUCKS OR VEHICLES, VEHICLE STALLED. WAS NEARLY RUN OVER BY 18-WHEELER. WHEN IT HAPPENED, VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED TO DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES. MECHANIC REPLACED THE DRIVER (5), INJECTOR PUMP(4), LIFTER PUMP(2), MAIN BRAIN(5) & THE RECEIVER SENSORS(5). THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WOULD SOMETIMES ALLOW VEHICLE TO RESTART. PROBLEM IS NOT GETTING BETTER. VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT NEW. OWNER VERY UPSET. DEALERSHIP WORKING WITH OWNER. WARREN ROOSEVELT DEALERSHIP IN CANAJOHARIE NY. *AK

Oct 27, 1999

EQUIPMENT

4 complaints

REAR AIR-CONDITIONER LINES HAVE LEAKED AT THE REAR EVAPORATOR. *AK

May 02, 2001

TRAILER TOWING PLATFORM HAS A 1 INCH CRACK IN THE REAR. *JB

Apr 01, 2001

DRIVER SIDE FLOOR BOARD MAKES POPPING SOUND.

Oct 27, 1997

REAR AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TWICE.

Feb 12, 1997

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

3 complaints

CONSUMER STATES THE ENGINE GASKET AND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ARE DETERIORATE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED AN REPLACED PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Nov 12, 2002

OUR ASE MECHANIC STATES THEY HAVE REPLACED ~35-40 SIMILAR CHEV SUBURBAN RADIATOR FAILURES IN PAST 24 MONTHS IN THEIR SHOP (DOCUMENTATION ON REQUEST). THESE HAVE BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH WATER PUMP FAILURES, INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKS AND OCC. HEAD GASKET FAILURES WHEN COOLANT HAS LEAKED OVER ENGINE. AMONG ASE MECHANICS IN OUR AREA THIS IS A WELL-KNOW, "LEMON" DESIGN FAILURE WHICH WILL COST ME $900 TO REPAIR. *AK

Mar 16, 2001

ENGINE CUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING ALL POWER STEERING AND ELECTRICAL POWER TO GO OUT. ALSO. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE 5 TIMES, AND HAS CHANGED FUEL PUMP NUMEROUS TIMES. BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Feb 03, 2000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 complaints

THROTTLE CONTROL SENSOR FAILED CAUSING CAUSING UNWANTED ACCELERATION. MJS

Jun 02, 1999

IDLE AIR CONTROL FAILED.

Nov 23, 1998

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 complaints

KEYLESS REMOTE ENTRY MALFUNCTIONS. YH

Jul 03, 2000

DRIVER SIDE REAR ASHTRAY KEPT POPPING OUT WITHOUT BEING TOUCHED, REPLACED ASHTRAY.

Sep 23, 1997

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES

2 complaints

FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE ABS SYSTEM FAILURE; TIRES COMPLETELY FLATTENED ( SIX MONTHS ; 4 SETS) DUE TO SYSTEM DESIGN. *AK

Nov 06, 1997

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RUN ONTO THE RAILROAD TRACK. BOTH FRONT TIRES BLEW OUT. *AK

Jun 18, 1997

Crash: 1

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2 complaints

THE TRUCK WAS TRAVELING AT 50 MPH AND THE HOOD FLEW UP AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK *SLC

Jul 07, 1997

HATCHBACK DOOR DID NOT PROPERLY LATCH, CAUSING GLASS TO SHATTER WHEN PULLING INTO GARAGE.

Apr 10, 1997

SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

NOVEMBER 2010, I WENT TO STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I WAS ABLE TO STOP USING THE PARKING BRAKE, BUT WAS VERY CLOSE TO REAR-ENDING A CARLOAD OF PEOPLE. I HAD THE TRUCK TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE FRONT BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED OUT BECAUSE IT WAS MOUNTED AT THE FACTORY TO THE FRONT AXLE ON THIS 4-WHEEL DRIVE TRUCK CAUSING IT TO VIBRATE AND COLLECT DEBRIS ON IT LEADING TO A PREMATURE FAILURE DUE TO RUST. IN DECEMBER 2012, AGAIN WHEN I WENT TO STOP FROM ABOUT 55 MPH ON THE FREEWAY, THE BRAKE PEDAL AGAIN WENT ALMOST COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR, BUT AGAIN I WAS ABLE TO STOP BEFORE HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE BY USING THE PARKING BRAKE AND RUNNING UP ON THE SHOULDER OF THE FREEWAY. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THIS TIME THE REAR BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED OUT AT THE "T - INTERSECTION" WHERE THE BRAKE LINE RUNS FROM THE FRONT MASTER CYLINDER TO THE REAR AXLE AND SPLITS INTO 2 LINES AT THE T INTERSECTION. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON THESE TRUCKS AS IT WAS A BAD DESIGN, BECAUSE THE T LAYS IN A RECESSED HOLDER ATTACHED TO THE REAR AXLE, ALLOWING DIRT, SALT AND WETNESS TO ACCUMULATE IN THIS AREA AND CAUSE PREMATURE RUST AND FAILURE OF THE BRAKE LINES. THIRD, LAST WEEK, WHILE DRIVING, I NOTICED A RAW GAS SMELL AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE. AGAIN I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED AS GAS WAS POURING OUT OF THE FUEL LINE BY THE GAS FILTER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WHEEL. THIS WAS TOWED TO A DIFFERENT MECHANIC'S REPAIR SHOP WHO AGAIN SHOWED ME THAT THE METAL FUEL LINE HAD RUSTED OUT DUE TO ITS BEING MOUNTED TO THE FRAME RAIL, CAUSING SALT, DIRT AND DEBRIS TO ACCUMULATE THERE ALSO. HE WARNED ME THAT THESE TRUCKS FREQUENTLY CATCH FIRE WHEN THESE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL INJECTION LINES RUST OUT. HE SAID HE HAD SEEN 5 OF THESE TRUCKS BURNED IN JUST THE LAST 2 YEARS AT HIS SMALL SHOP.PLEASE HELP. THESE TRUCKS ARE INHERENTLY DANGEROUSLY DESIGNED TO FAIL. *TR

Sep 20, 2013

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING FROM A DRIVEWAY, THE FUEL PUMP OVER HEATED, MELTED, AND DESTROYED THE CONNECTORS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE CONTACT AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 240,000.

Sep 03, 2013

Fire: 1

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

1 complaint

CONSUMER 1996 SUBURBAN CONVENTIONAL CAB FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILED AT 12,000 - 22,000 MILES. VEHICLE ENGINE ALSO REVVED BY APPLYING BRAKE PEDAL. *TS *JB

May 08, 2006

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

1 complaint

ENGINE STOPS RUNNING WITH NO WARNING. THIS CAN OCCUR WHILE IDLING, ACCELERATING, CRUISE SPEED, ANY TIME OF YEAR, ANY WEATHER CONDITION. SOMETIMES IT WILL RESTART BY SHIFTING TO N AND RE-CYCLING IGNITION SWITCH WITHOUT HAVING TO STOP OR LEAVE ROAD. SOMETIMES, AS IS THE PRESENT CASE, IT WILL NOT RESTART. I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE NEW. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM BEGINNING AT 80,000 MI. MANUFACTURER EXTENDED WARRANTY TO 120,000 MILES, HAS CONTINUED BEYOND WARRANTY PERIOD AND IS A SOURCE OF SAFETY CONCERN. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS, IN THE MIDDLE OF BUSY (HIGH SPEED INTERSECTIONS). DEALER PERFORMED NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO FIX PROBLEM, BUT THEY CONTINUED. I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER MORE TIMES THAN I CAN COUNT. I HAVE HAD ASSISTANCE FROM OTHER PROFESSIONAL SOURCES (AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD WAS OVER AND WAS CONVINCED THAT DEALER/MFG. COULD NOT OR WOULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAVE REPLACED FUEL INJECTION PUMP 2 TIMES MINIMUM, HAVE REPLACED PMD/FSD AT LEAST 5 TIMES, REPLACED AUXILIARY/LIFT PUMP TWO TIMES, HAVE DRAINED AND CLEANED FUEL TANK 2 TIMES. MOST RECENT INJECTION PUMP REPLACEMENT WAS IN AUG/SEPTEMBER 05 (7000 MILES AGO). I HAVE SPENT AT LEAST $5000 TRYING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. ENGINE STOPPED LAST MONDAY AND WILL NOT RESTART. AM SURPRISED NO COMPLAINT HAS BEEN FILED BEFORE NOW.*JB

Mar 16, 2006

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,TIRES

1 complaint

1996 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES, INTAKE MANIFOLD, ENGINE COOLING, TRANSMISSION, TIRES, FUEL INJECTORS, FUEL CONSUMPTION AND WIPERS.*MR CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DEALER DID NOT DO ANYTHING BUT TAKE THE BATTERY CABLE OFF TO RESET THE COMPUTER AND THE BRAKES WERE NEVER LOOKED AT. *TT

Jul 15, 2005

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

DRIVING FROM WORK-SNOWY/ICY CONDITIONS. SMELLED A STRANGE ODOR IN VEHICLE GOING FROM I-270S TO I-370W ~ 1/4 MILE FROM RAMP. TRAFFIC MODERATE. TRAVELING 45 MPH I TAPPED BRAKES, THEY WENT ALL WAY TO FLOOR. TURNED OFF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. USED ENGINE BRAKING SELECTING 3-2-1 TO SLOW VEHICLE. VEHICLE SLOWED, APPLIED EMERGENCY BRAKE - DROVE TO BRAKE DOWN LANE. VEHICLE STOPPED-WHITE SMOKE COMING AROUND EDGES OF HOOD. LOWER PORTION OF WINDSHIELD HAD COUPLE OF HEAT DISCOLORATION MARKS ABOUT 1/4 SIZE OF A PENNY IN THE MIDDLE LOWER PORTION. AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. DASH DID NOT FEEL HOT, NOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL - NO SMOKE INSIDE VEHICLE. HOOD WOULD NOT OPEN BY HOOD RELEASE. POWER WINDOWS WORKED. EGRESSED VEHICLE AND DRIVER SDIE AIR BAG INFLATED. CALLED 911 AWAITED FIRE/POLCIE DEPT. OPENED DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER DOORS. FLAMES COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN WHERE IT ENTERS FIRE WALL. FLAMES UNDERNEATH VEHICLE FROM ENGINE NEAR SKID PLATE/TRANSFER CASE. USED SMALL FIRE EXTINGUISHER ON FLAMES IN CABIN AND UNDER VEHICLE TO NO AVAIL. FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE FROM CENTER CONSOLE TO DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR MELTED AWAY AT ABOUT 45 DEG ANGLE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM OF CONSOLE. INSIDE ENGINE THE THYDRAULIC DRIVE UNIT AND BARKE MASTER CYCLINDER HAD MELTED. SIGNIFICANT BURN DAMAGE FROM FIRE IN ENGINE. VEHICLE-TOTAL LOSS. VERY FORTUNATE TO RECOGNIZE BAD SMELL, ID BRAKE MALFUNCTION, USE ENGINE BRAKING TO CONTROL VEHICLE; USE EMERGENCY BRAKING TO STOP - MODERATE TRAFFIC. MINIMIZED POTENTIAL HAZARD TO SINGLE VEHICLE-NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES. *JB

Jan 20, 2005

Fire: 1

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,TIRES

1 complaint

ANTI LOCKS SYSTEM KICKS IN AT ALMOST EVERY STOP. STARTS TO VIBRATE AT 4 TO 5 MPH. AT DIAGNOSTIC BEFORE WE COULDN'T GET A READING PERIOD, IT WAS ON LIFT STANDING STILL. *AK ABS WAS READIND MOVING AT 3MPH.

May 08, 2004

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

LATENT DEFECTS AND THE GMC SUBURBAN.*MR THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. THE FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT SEALS HAD TO BE REPLACED, THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED, AND THE AC HEATER KNOB HAD TO BE REPLACED. WHEN THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED THEY FAIL TO FIX PROBLEMS AND HE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY AT THERE OWN EXPENSE. PLEASE RESPOND PROMPTLY IN HELPING TO RESOLVE MATTER. *CB

Oct 01, 2003

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

CONSUMER WAS SITTING AT AN INTERSECTION AND THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE. SHE HAD FOOT ON BRAKES, AND VEHICLE STARTED TO SURGE FORWARD. THEN, VEHICLE IDLED HIGHLY, AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 19, 2001

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

1) MAJOR COOLANT LEAK FROM INTAKE/CYL HEAD GASKET (LEFT REAR OF MOTOR) (2) ENGINE TROUBLE LIGHT INDICATES TC 1870 CODE PROBLEM IN TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY (3)WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITENTLY SAFETY HAZARD (4) A/C DASH LIGHTS CYCLE ON AND OFF WHEN A/C BUTTON IS PUSHED ON BUT FAN MOTOR IS SHUT OFF. ALL PROBLEMS ARE "COMMON" PER DEALERSHIP SERVICE WRITER

Jun 19, 2001

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

ORIGINAL BATTERY LEAKED ACID, REPLACEMENT BATTERY LEAKED AS WELL. ACID CORRODED AIRBAG SENSOR AND WIRING, CAUSING AIRBAG SYSTEM FAILURE. *AK

Feb 03, 2001

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

THE TRANSMISSION'S HOUSING WAS TOO THIN AND CRACKED, THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CRACKED IN HALF (NOT RUSTED) THE EXHAUST ASSEMBLY CRACKED IN HALF (NOT RUSTED), CHEVROLET WAS CONTACT AND SAID VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND IT WASN'T THERE PROBLEM. WE'VE KEPT ALL DEFECTIVE PARTS AND CHEVROLET DOESN'T WANT TO LOOK AT THEM.

Oct 06, 2000

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY

1 complaint

CONSUMER HAS REPLACED BRAKES 5 TIMES; 2 SETS OF ROTORS & REPLACED DRUMS 1 TIME. DEALER SAID THAT VEHICLE WAS HEAVY, AND IT WAS GOING TO GO THROUGH BRAKES. THEY HAVE TRIED TO PUT DIFFERENT PADS ON, BUT NOTHING WORKED.*AK PINION SEAL WAS LEAKING AND THE VEHICLE MAKES NOISE WHILE TURNING. WIPERS MALFUNCTION DUE TO WIPER MODULE FAILURE. THERE IS A WHINE IN THE FRONT PART OF THE ENGINE DUE TO ALTERNATOR FAILURE. *YH

Oct 05, 2000

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

CHEVROLET, SUBURBAN 1996, LS 1500, 4 X 4 I HAVE ONLY OWNED THIS CAR 2YRS, I HAD TO PUT ON 5 SETS OF BRAKES, 2 SETS OF ROTORS, DRUMS, STEER KNUCKLES, ALTERNATOR, WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, BATTERY, DIFFERENTIAL/AXLES REPLACED AND AIR CONDITION UNIT HAS FOWL SMELL AND THE BACK PASSAGER DOOR STICKS AND WON'T OPEN MOST OF THE TIME. I BOUGHT IT AS A LEASE RETURN WITH 34,900 MILES ON IT. PLEASE HELP ME FIND OUT WHY THIS CAR IS STILL BEING SOLD. I ONLY DRIVE THIS SUBURBAN IN EMERGENCY.*AK

Oct 05, 2000

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

POST ON BATTERY BROKE OFF. BATTERY ACID HAD LEAKED FROM THE BREAK. TRANSMISSION FAILED, FLUID LEVEL HAD BEEN CHECK APPROXIMATELY 10 DAYS PRIOR TO FAILURE. FLUID LEVEL WAS FINE.

Aug 28, 2000

VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

PASSENGER SEAT BELT IS STUCK, WOULD NOT UN OR RETRACT FROM THE RETRACTOR, LEAVING OCCUPANT WITHOUT ANY RESTRAINTS DURING A VEHICLE CRASH; ALSO 98 V 150 001/WINDSHIELD WIPER WIRING: VEHICLE EXPERIENCE A WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL, CAUSES REDUCING DRIVER'S VISIBILITY AND INCREASING THE RISK OF VEHICLE CRASH. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THAT VEHICLE VIN# WAS NOT COVER UNDER A MFR'S RECALLS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS:

Aug 26, 2000

PARKING BRAKE

1 complaint

EMERGEMCY BRAKE WOULD NOT RELEASE. YH

Jul 03, 2000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

THE BATTERY LEAKED/SPRAYED ACID ONTO THE ENGINE AND RIGHT FRONT SIDE COMPONENTS OF THE SUBURBAN. THE AIR BAG SENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED, BUT THE REST OF THE COMPONENTS WERE JUST CLEANED OFF (THIS INCLUDED BRAKE HYDRAULIC CABLES AND LINES, BRAKES, AIR CONDITIONING HOSES, RADIATOR, ETC.). THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER SAID THEY DON'T COVER THE BATTERY BECAUSE IT IS NOT MADE BY THEM ALTHOUGHT I THINK THE COMPANY IS OWNED BY THEM. WE HAD TO BUY A NEW BATTERY AND PAY FOR ALL THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR AND STILL DON'T KNOW WHAT THE LONG TERM AFFECTS OF THIS CORROSIVE ACID WILL BE. IT LEFT A HUGE ORANGE PUDDLE IN OUR GARAGE FLOOR WHICH WE CAN'T GET RID OF. WE TOOK VIDEO AND PICTURES OF THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR, BATTERY AND GARAGE. THE CRACKED FRONT TRANSAXLE CASING WAS ONLY DIAGNOSED AFTER THEY HAD REPLACED THE SEAL ON THE FRONT AXLE TWICE SINCE IT WAS ALWAYS LEAKING FLUID. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAD THE SEAL REPLACED 2 OR 3 TIMES BUT IT STILL LEAKS. THE FUEL PUMPED FAILED ON OUR CAR LEAVING US STRANDED. WE WERE TOLD THAT THE TRUCK NEEDS TO KEEP A 1/4 TANK OF GAS AT ALL TIMES IN THE TANK SO THAT THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN. THE AIR CONDITIONER HAS NEVER REALLY WORKED WELL ON THIS MODEL, IT APPEARS THAT IT IS UNDERSIZED TO HANDLE THE THERMAL LOAD. WE ALSO HAD TO HAVE THE SPOT WELDS ON THE DOOR JAMS FILED BECAUSE MANY SHARP BURRS EXISTED WHICH WERE A SAFETY HAZARD.*AK

May 26, 2000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY

1 complaint

PINION SEAL ON REAR DIFF. LEAKED AT 36K MILES, FUEL INJECTORS CLOGGED AT 40K AND INOPERABLE OXYGEN SENSOR. BATTERY LEAKED AT SIDE TERMINAL (38K MILES), CORRODED BATTERY CABLES AND SHELF. WINSHEILD WIPERS DO NOT GO ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE STARTING POSITION WHEN TURNED OFF. CURRENTLY HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STARTING THE VEHICLE. STARTER WAS CHECKED AND IS O.K. PROBABLY ELECTRICAL, DUE TO LEAKING BATTERY OR A COMPUTER PROBLEM.

Feb 15, 2000

CHILD SEAT

1 complaint

THE LOCK LATCH ON THE CENTURY ROOM TO GROW CAR SEAT MODEL #4331NVS 300 STE MANUFACTURER DATE 1998-08-28C DOES NOT LATCH PROPERLY, CAUSING CHILD TO BE FREE WHILE TRAVELING OR TRAPPED AT TIMES. COMPANY CONTACTED WITHOUT SATISFACTION. *AK

Nov 15, 1999

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 complaint

SIX TRIPS TO DEALER FOR REPAIR OF BRAKES, UNSUCCESSFUL UNTIL MANUFACTURER'S BULLETIN. TWO REPLACEMENT FUEL INJECTORS. DESIRE RECALL INFORMATION ON CHEV. BRAKES.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245R16R45 )

Oct 18, 1999

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

MAJOR FAILURES AT 2 YEARS A/C, BATT, ALTERNATOR, FUEL PUMP & DIFFERENTIAL,

Sep 24, 1999

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES TH ARE GRABBING. ABS SYSTEM IS KICKING IN, AND KICKING THE CONSUMER'S FOOT OFF THE PEDAL ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEP COMING ON. TRANSMISSION IS JERKING, AND VEHICLE IS IDLING REAL FAST. *AK

Sep 08, 1999

SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

TRANSMISSION 3 PROBLEMS WITH PARTS REPLACED, UPPER CONTROL ARM BECAME LOOSE ON 3RD VISIT PARTS REPLACED, REAR DOORD BINDING,OIL COOLER ADAPTER AND OIL PAN LOOSE, REAR A COIL REPLACED,WATER PUMP REPLACED,POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED,COOLING HOSE INTO MANIFOLD BROKE WAS REPLACED,

Jul 28, 1999

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

RECENTLY WE HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED AT A INDEPENDANT SERVICE (L&L AUTOMOTIVE), IN THE PAST THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED A CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP. L&L STATES ON THEIR INVOICE "FOUND REAR BRAKE SHOES DID NOT MATCH THE DRUMS, IT APPEARS THAT THE INCORRECT REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS INSTALLED FROM THE FACOTRY, WE PUT DRUMS ON THAT MATCHED THE REAR SHOES/AXLE". WE HAVE CONTINUALLY TAKEN THIS VEHICLE TO A AUTHROIZED CHEVY DEALER BECAUSE WE HAD PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES. OUR INVOICES INDICATE THAT AT 8947 MILES ON 7/26/96 WE FIRST COMPLAINED, AT 13,829 MILES ON 9/30/96 BURT REPLACED FRONT BRAKES (WARRANTY), AT 13,829 MILES ON 9/30/96 BURT REPLACED FRONT BRAKES, AT 20,462 MILES ON 12/31/96 BURT RESURFACED REAR BRAKE DRUMS (DID NOT DETECT OR TELL US OF ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE DRUMS) AND SUGGESTED THE FRONT BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN SOON, AT 21,575 MILES BURT REPLACED FRONT BRAKES (WE PAID), AT 30,799 MILES ON 5/29/97 BURT REPLACED FRONT BRAKES. THIS IS JUST A SAMPLE AND SHOWS THE PROBLEMS WE ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT WITH THE BRAKING WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY. CHEVROLET HAS DENIED US ANY RESPONSIBILITY BECAUSE IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY, EVEN IF THE VEHICLE WAS INCORRECT FROM THE FACTORY AND EVEN IF THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER HAD 5 TIMES TO DETECT THE PROBLEM WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. I FEEL THAT IT IS THEIR RESPONSIBILITY AND THAT THE CAR IS STILL UNSAFE. THE DRUMS/SHOES/DIFFERENTIAL DO NOT FIT THE VEHICLE THAT WE BOUGHT. AN INCREASE SAFETY PROBLEM IS WE HAVE 2 DISABLED CHILDREN, ONE IS CLASSIFIED THROUGH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AS "TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY" (UNRELATED TO AN AUTO. ACCIDENT). WE MUST HAVE A VEHICLE THAT HAS THE STRENGTH THE CARRY AND STOP THIS 3/4 TON VEHICLE, WHICH FOR 82,000 MILES HAS BEEN STOPPING MAINLY BY FRONT BRAKING. I HAD TO APOLIZED TO MY WIFE FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS ON BLAMING HER DRIVING ON THE BRAKES! SINCE PUTTING SMALLER DRUMS TO FIT THE SHOES, I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN DRIVING THIS VEHICLE WITH MY FAMILY AND ESPECIALY PULLING OUR BOAT OR HORSE TRAILER.

Jul 12, 1999

STEERING,SUSPENSION

1 complaint

RIGHT REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM BOLT WASN'T IN PLACE, FELL OUT. ALSO, STEERING LINKAGE: IDLER ARM CAME APART, CAUSING STEERING TO LOCK UP. *AK

Jun 25, 1999

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE WHICH ARE TOO NUMEROUS TO LIST HERE ON YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE. CHEVROLET CUSTOMER SERVICE HAS NOT BEEN OF ANY SERVICE OR HELP TO US. WE HAVE OBTAINED AN ATTORNEY AND WE WERE ADVISED TO CONTACT YOUR SERVICE AND TRY TO OBTAIN INFORMATION. IF YOU CAN BE OF ANY HELP, PLEASE CONTACT ME. THANK YOU.

May 22, 1999

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

ABS BRAKES FAILED, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG UPON IMPACT. *AK

Oct 13, 1998

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED CONTINUED STALLING DUE TO FAILURE OF THE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP AND WIRING HARNESS.

Sep 22, 1998

SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,TIRES

1 complaint

VEHICLE SUFFERS FROM NOTICEABLE VIBRATION WHICH APPEARS TO BE THE RESULT OF A DESIGN FLAW. DEALER ALSO REPLACED FRONT/REAR ABS BRAKES/TIRES/DRIVESHAFT AND REAR AXLE. *AK

Jan 30, 1998

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY

1 complaint

THE DEFECTIVE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE BRAKE PEDALTO FADE AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER REPLACED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATES ABS KICKS IN BEFORE IT SHOULD AND THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL FEELS MUSHY, DEALER REPLACED BOOSTER ASSEMBLY AND FOUND AIR IN SYSTEM ON ONE OCCASION CAUSING PEDAL TO BE HARD. WIPER BLADES REPLACED. *SLC

Nov 20, 1997

POWER TRAIN,TIRES,WHEELS

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX 40 MPH CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE, MAKE WOBBLING NOISE, WHOLE WHEEL CAME OFF, SHEARED AT THE PINS: LUGS: BOLTS HAD WEATHERED OUT. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS FAULTY LUG BOLTS. REPLACED NEW AXLE/RIMS/TIRES,THIS DEFECT CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Oct 31, 1997

INTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

VANITY LIGHT FAILED.

Apr 11, 1997

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

THE ENGINE IS NOISY AND VIBRATES, BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, BRAKE LINES AND PUMP HAVE BEEN REPLACED, EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE CORRODED, AND AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS ON.

Jan 02, 1997

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

SEAT BELT FAILED/NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG DURING COLLISION, RESULTING IN INJURIES

Nov 06, 1996

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

WHEELS

1 complaint

WHEEL STUDS BROKE.

Oct 21, 1996

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Where to Find VIN for Problems Check

To check for problems and complaints on your 1996 CHEVROLET Suburban, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.

Where to Find VIN Number on 1996 CHEVROLET Suburban for Problems Lookup - Dashboard, Door Jamb, Engine Bay, Documents

Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports

Each character in your 1996 CHEVROLET Suburban 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.

1996 CHEVROLET Suburban VIN Structure for Complaint Verification - WMI, VDS, Check Digit, Model Year, Plant Code

How to Check 1996 CHEVROLET Suburban Problems in 3 Steps

Locate Your VIN

Find the 17-character VIN on your 1996 CHEVROLET Suburban dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.

Review by Component

Browse owner-reported complaints organized by vehicle component (engine, transmission, brakes, electrical) to identify common issues and problem patterns for this model year.

Check Safety Issues

Review crash and fire incidents for each component to assess safety concerns. Contact your CHEVROLET dealer or report problems to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 1996 CHEVROLET Suburban have?

The 1996 CHEVROLET Suburban currently has 409 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 1996 CHEVROLET Suburban?

The most common problems reported for the 1996 CHEVROLET Suburban are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 1996 CHEVROLET Suburban problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 1996 CHEVROLET Suburban comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

How do I report problems with my 1996 CHEVROLET Suburban?

You can report safety problems with your 1996 CHEVROLET Suburban directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.

Where can I find my VIN to check problems?

Your 1996 CHEVROLET Suburban VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.

Is the 1996 CHEVROLET Suburban reliable?

Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 1996 CHEVROLET Suburban. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.